Grow Wild Society

Begin your donor membership and become a Zoo partner.

The Grow Wild Society is at the forefront of the evolution of the Zoo. It was formed to develop, enhance, and grow a new base of support for the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium; to cultivate and engage donors; and to help advance the Zoo’s mission of caring for the animals we exhibit while ensuring the future of wildlife worldwide.

Your membership in the Grow Wild Society will give you a close partnership with the Zoo while supporting our vital mission and current programs. The Grow Wild Society encourages all members to become more involved with the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, in the hopes that it will lead to greater support for our animals, conservation efforts, and education programs. Please click the Donate Now button below to start your membership today in the Grow Wild Society.

How Donation Works

All Memberships in the Grow Wild Society includes:

Behind-the-scenes tours guided by curators with special access not available to the general public

Special events at the Zoo

Opportunities to invite your friends to join you at special Zoo events

Unique recognition for Grow Wild Society Members

Membership in the Grow Wild Society (GWS) is based on annual donations to the Zoo. Membership lasts for a 12-month period from the date that the qualifying donation amount is received. Gifts may be donated annually, pledged and paid quarterly or over a 12-month period with monthly contributions.

GWS levels of support are categorized by annual gifts of $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, or $10,000. For more information, please contact Emily Beyer, Development Officer, by email at ebeyer@pittsburghzoo.org or via telephone at 412-365-2503.

*The Zoo can visit a school of your choice in a Zoomobile full of exciting live animals and biofacts for an interactive presentation. Programs can be conducted for preschool through grade 12 from September 3 – April 16, pending availability. Advance registration is required.

Reduced admission to educational programs and other special lectures throughout the year

Education program sent to a qualifying classroom of your choice

Discounted facility rentals at the Zoo

Zoo tickets donated to Tickets4Kids (25) on your behalf

*The Zoo can visit a school of your choice in a Zoomobile full of exciting live animals and biofacts for an interactive presentation. Programs can be conducted for preschool through grade 12 from September 3 – April 16, pending availability. Advance registration is required.

Reduced admission to educational programs and other special lectures throughout the year

Education program sent to a qualifying classroom of your choice*

*The Zoo can visit a school of your choice in a Zoomobile full of exciting live animals and biofacts for an interactive presentation. Programs can be conducted for preschool through grade 12 from September 3 – April 16, pending availability. Advance registration is required.

Reduced admission to educational programs and other special lectures throughout the year

Affiliated Membership

An affiliated membership donor level is available for individuals who own small companies or manage family foundations. Affiliated members enjoy similar benefits to those included in a GWS membership. Donations can be made a number of ways, including board giving, annual appeal, Contributors Choice (United Way), and restricted gifts. For more information on affiliated memberships, contact us at 412-365-2503.